Neenca Professional Review

Comfort: 6

Stability: 8

Protection: 8

Durability: 7

Review:

The Neenca Professional knee brace is an affordable, high support brace that does a good job protecting your knee. The knee cap is surrounded by a gel ring that keeps the patella in the correct place. I found this ring to be effective for my patella tracking issues and noticed a lot of my pain decreased as a result of the brace. The sides of the brace are supported by a hard plastic strip that offers good side to side support for the knee joint. For a cheaper brace I was really impressed with the amount of protection offered. While the brace material is not as high quality as the Genutrain braces, it uses a similar design where there is breathable softer material in non contact and less crucial areas, and tougher, more tear-resistant material over the front of the knee. This allows some breathability throughout the brace.

I found the nylon and polyester blend was not the most comfortable material, however the general fit of the knee brace was good. The profile of the brace fitted my leg perfectly and I didn't notice any loose areas. As the brace got older I did have some issues with it losing its elasticity resulting in me having to adjust it more frequently. With knee braces I believe you get what you pay for. For this cheaper knee brace, the fabric can begin to deteriorate slightly faster than more expensive products. But if you are looking for your first knee brace and are on a budget, I think this is the best place to start. It will definitely do its job and help manage your knee pain. Even though it will show signs of wear faster than braces like the Genutrain P3, it will comfortably last the season without excessive tears or falling apart.

The Neenca brace sizes range from S to XXXL, making sure that there is the right fitting brace for everyone. With the quality profile design I think the right size will offer good coverage and a nice tight fit around the knee.

Overall, I think this is the best entry level brace available. It offers good amounts of protection and stability to the knee which helped significantly in managing my pain. The material provided good mobility which was great for performance. And of course it is a great price!

Rating: 7.3/10

Pros

• Solid all round brace

• Good stability & protection

• Wide range of sizes

• Great price

Cons

• Not the most comfortable material

• Very basic brace but a good starting point

My verdict: This was my first knee brace and I was very impressed with its all-round support for the price. It offers good protection to both the sides of the knee and around the knee cap which was perfect for me at the time. Because it was one of the cheaper braces on the market the material isn't quite as high quality, but was still comfortable. If you are on a budget or want an entry level brace this is perfect for you!

Value: $35 AUD - Great price for a good basic brace that offers a combination of comfort and support!

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